ESL 6636 - Course Design for Adult ESL Classes

How can ESL teachers develop courses to meet a variety of language and learning needs? ESL students come to programs for a variety of reasons: some need English for the workplace; some need survival English; others may want to go on to study in a community college or university. Understand the principles of needs assessment and course design, and learn the tools to develop courses that are tailored to the language and learning needs of your students. Learn how to develop different types of curricula including English for special purposes and content-based courses. Create curricula and materials for use in your own program.

Credits: (2 credits)
Target audience: ESL teachers of adult learners.